Unpacking the Fear: Why is Socialism So Scary for So Many?
Fear of socialism didn’t come from nowhere. It was built over decades, with intent, through propaganda, education, and cultural framing. But the result is a public that often fears a distorted version of socialism more than the very real harms of unchecked capitalism.
Building a Local Economy: Strengthening Community and Undermining Capitalism
Local economies align with core socialist values: solidarity, democratic control, and the dismantling of concentrated capital power. By shifting our economic activity away from corporations and toward community-based alternatives, we begin to chip away at capitalism’s dominance right where we live.
Personal Property in a Socialist Economy: Debunking the Myths of Ownership
One of the most persistent myths about socialism is that it demands the abolition of personal ownership – that if you support socialist ideas, you're somehow against people having their own homes, cars, or even toothbrushes. But it's not just wrong; it fundamentally misunderstands what socialism is about.
Sustainability: A Socialist Imperative, an Anti-Capitalist Stance
The window for meaningful climate action is rapidly closing. We cannot afford to wait for market solutions or corporate-led greenwashing. The transition to a sustainable, post-capitalist future must begin now, with bold ideas, radical solidarity, and a clear understanding that climate justice is inseparable from economic and social justice.
Corporate Socialism and the Hypocrisy of Corporate Welfare
In the U.S., corporations that publicly champion the free market and limited government are often the first in line for handouts when times get tough… or even when they don’t. They push for deregulation and smaller government until it’s their profits on the line; then it’s subsidies, bailouts, and tax breaks.
Automation and AI: A Socialist Perspective on Workers' Rights
AI and automation promise greater efficiency, lower costs, and faster results. But they also threaten jobs, erode workers’ rights, and widen inequality.
Building a Solidarity Economy: Alternatives to Capitalism
The solidarity economy offers a bold, hopeful vision beyond capitalism. Rooted in values of social justice, cooperation, and sustainability, it reimagines economic life not as a zero-sum competition, but as a network of mutual care and democratic participation.
The Importance of Unions to Socialist Movements
By embracing solidarity and collective action, unions can continue to drive the socialist vision forward, creating a future where economic justice and worker empowerment are not just ideals, but realities.
Why Do the Rich Benefit When the Economy Crashes?
Economic crashes can be devastating for many, causing widespread job losses, reduced incomes, and financial insecurity. Yet, paradoxically, some of the wealthiest individuals and institutions often emerge from these crises not only unscathed but significantly wealthier. This raises an important question: why do the rich benefit when the economy crashes?